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Dr. Michael William Moats, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
525 East Plaza Suite 200
Santa Maria, CA 93454

Dr. Michael William Moats, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Michael William Moats, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health and Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande.

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Office Locations

525 East Plaza Suite 200
Santa Maria, CA 93454
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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“During the ceremony broadcast, Councilman Michael Moats, a Santa Maria Valley dermatologist, received the Robert F. Grogan Public Service Award, while Hugh Rafferty accepted the Robert P. Hatch...”—"Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce's Virtual Awards Event Features Surprise Recipient | Local News | Noozhawk", Noozhawk, September 2020
“For the District 3 race to represent the southwestern section of the city, Councilman Michael Moats led a relatively close battle for first place most of night before a challenger pulled ahead.”—"Santa Maria City Council Incumbent, Newcomer Appear Headed to Victory | Local News - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, November 2018
“For District 3, incumbent Michael Moats, a dermatologist, will face off against Raymond Acosta, a grocery store manager, and Gloria Soto, a development manager for Planned Parenthood of California...”—"Candidates Finalized for November City Council Seats Including District Races in Santa Maria, Lompoc | Local News - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, August 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

KOH wet mount
lab tests
wet mount

In 2023, Dr. Michael William Moats, MD had a list price for KOH wet mount, lab tests, and wet mount that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

In 2013, Dr. Michael William Moats, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 21
diagnostic procedures 725
doctor visit 2872
incision and drainage 21
injections 55
minor procedures 90
phototherapy (light therapy) 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1495
skin procedures 1526
skin surgery 21
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 844
Female 829
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1520
Black 0
Hispanic 101
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 677
From 75 to 84 611
85 and over 327
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 27
diagnostic procedures 891
doctor visit 3403
incision and drainage 27
injections 85
minor procedures 109
phototherapy (light therapy) 26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1841
skin procedures 1867
skin surgery 27
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 945
Female 925
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1690
Black 0
Hispanic 117
Asian 26
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 764
From 75 to 84 680
85 and over 371
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 36
diagnostic procedures 779
doctor visit 3537
incision and drainage 36
injections 64
minor procedures 105
phototherapy (light therapy) 27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1928
skin procedures 1955
skin surgery 36
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 1898
Female 1796
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3324
Black 0
Hispanic 226
Asian 58
Other 54
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1576
From 75 to 84 1326
85 and over 676
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 46
diagnostic procedures 837
doctor visit 3417
incision and drainage 46
injections 63
lab tests 15
minor procedures 98
phototherapy (light therapy) 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1881
skin procedures 1911
skin surgery 46
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 926
Female 918
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1662
Black 0
Hispanic 123
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 799
From 75 to 84 634
85 and over 346
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 41
diagnostic procedures 740
doctor visit 3465
incision and drainage 41
injections 102
minor procedures 79
phototherapy (light therapy) 28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1883
skin procedures 1911
skin surgery 41
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 898
Female 945
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1634
Black 0
Hispanic 129
Asian 37
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 830
From 75 to 84 634
85 and over 322
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 31
diagnostic procedures 345
doctor visit 2040
ear procedures 21
incision and drainage 31
injections 47
lab tests 17
minor procedures 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1084
skin procedures 1084
skin surgery 31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 670
Female 600
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1139
Black 0
Hispanic 76
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 519
From 75 to 84 469
85 and over 242
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 36
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 2124
ear procedures 19
incision and drainage 36
injections 51
lab tests 32
minor procedures 36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1082
skin procedures 1082
skin surgery 36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 601
Female 570
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1035
Black 0
Hispanic 84
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 512
From 75 to 84 410
85 and over 215
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 14
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 1294
ear procedures 13
incision and drainage 14
injections 21
lab tests 26
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 753
skin procedures 753
skin surgery 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 478
Female 371
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 764
Black 0
Hispanic 56
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 359
From 75 to 84 318
85 and over 148
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 35
diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 2865
ear procedures 33
incision and drainage 35
injections 26
lab tests 32
minor procedures 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1552
skin procedures 1552
skin surgery 35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 903
Female 977
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1597
Black 0
Hispanic 191
Asian 32
Other 48
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 908
From 75 to 84 631
85 and over 260
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), injections and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 17
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 2905
ear procedures 18
incision and drainage 17
injections 45
lab tests 19
minor procedures 17
phototherapy (light therapy) 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1578
skin procedures 1589
skin surgery 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 906
Female 936
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1565
Black 0
Hispanic 198
Asian 0
Other 48
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 890
From 75 to 84 639
85 and over 234
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, minor procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 22
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 2396
ear procedures 20
incision and drainage 22
injections 25
lab tests 17
minor procedures 36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1345
skin procedures 1345
skin surgery 22
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 741
Female 917
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1336
Black 0
Hispanic 238
Asian 28
Other 44
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 886
From 75 to 84 510
85 and over 175
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Maria, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

abscess drainage 29
diagnostic procedures 401
doctor visit 2756
ear procedures 20
incision and drainage 29
injections 53
lab tests 22
minor procedures 59
phototherapy (light therapy) 25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1492
skin procedures 1506
skin surgery 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD.

Gender
Male 891
Female 889
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 22
Non-Hispanic White 1569
Hispanic 139
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 27
Age
75 to 84 623
85 and over 301
Less than 65 63
65 to 74 792

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Moats, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael William Moats, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael William Moats, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael William Moats, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael William Moats, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Maria, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael William Moats, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $1,763 Humira
$1,529 		Lupron
$99
$134
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $1,018 COSENTYX
$1,001 		NON BRAND
$16
Amgen Inc. $632 Enbrel
$583
$50
Celgene Corporation $585 Otezla
$408
$177
AbbVie Inc. $527 Skyrizi
$108 		Humira
$100 		BOTOX
$53
$266
Other $4,114 STELARA
$558 		Erivedge
$350 		TALTZ
$327 		ENSTILAR
$209 		DUPIXENT
$168 		Other
$2,502
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,193
Education $446

Biography

Dr. Michael Moats' medical specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). He completed his residency training at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. The average patient rating for Dr. Moats is 2.5 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inSanta Maria, CA as reported by Doctor.com.

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